Cost of Living in Male
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Summary of cost of living in Male, Maldives:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 62,182.4Kč (45,667.2Rf), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 17,330.7Kč (12,727.8Rf), excluding rent.
- Male is 29.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Male is, on average, 34.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 112.34 Kč | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 714.86 Kč | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 204.25 Kč | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 102.12 Kč | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 102.12 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 72.95 Kč | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.77 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.45 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 39.08 Kč | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 29.03 Kč | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 12.72 Kč | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 37.58 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 86.47 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 58.68 Kč | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 84.41 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 38.29 Kč | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 36.03 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 40.92 Kč | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 30.88 Kč | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.58 Kč | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 11.43 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 49.93 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 11.44 Kč | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 183.82 Kč | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 61.27 Kč | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 113.47 Kč | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 272.33 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 11.57 Kč | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 612.74 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 40.85 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 65.74 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 187.23 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 19.49 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 680,821.71 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 714,862.79 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,541.73 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 690.55 Kč | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,756.52 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,679.36 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 907.76 Kč | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 204.25 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,444.96 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 74,737.20 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 896.42 Kč | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,184.63 Kč | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,879.07 Kč | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,077.97 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,084.24 Kč | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,148.28 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 38,515.06 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 31,901.36 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,982.21 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,702.76 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,463.54 Kč | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 |
Prices in Male
This city had 267 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 28 August 2025
Last update: 28 August 2025
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